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Alright, let’s talk about getting a Colombian driver’s license. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, honestly.

First off, I found out that if you’re just visiting Colombia as a tourist, you don’t even need a Colombian license. You can just drive around with your license from back home and your passport. Easy peasy. But I planned to stay longer, so I needed the real deal.

Getting Started

• Enroll in a Driving School: This was the first thing on my list. I mean, I know how to drive, but I figured I should probably get familiar with the local rules. So, I signed up at a driving school that had a good reputation.

After a few classes, I felt pretty confident about the Colombian driving rules. Next, I had to schedule some tests.

Tests and Paperwork

• Scheduling Tests: It involved a bit of running around, but I got my medical and driving tests scheduled. The medical one was just a basic check-up, nothing too crazy.
• Passing the Tests: The driving test was similar to what I did back home, just with a Colombian instructor. I passed it without too much trouble, phew.

With all the tests done, I gathered all my documents. I made sure I had my ID, the test results, and some other paperwork the driving school told me about.

Submitting Everything

I took all my documents to the local transit office. It was a bit crowded, but the line moved pretty fast. I handed in everything and paid a fee.

Waiting for the License

• Processing Time: They told me it would take about 20 business days for the license to be ready. So, I just had to be patient.
• Checking the Status: I found some online tool to check the status of my license. It was actually pretty handy to know it was on its way.

The whole thing at the transit office took like half an hour. They were pretty efficient, I gotta say. I made sure to have the original copy of my ID with me, just like they asked.

Finally Got It!

After about three weeks, I got a notification that my license was ready. I went back to the transit office, picked it up, and that was it! Now I can legally drive in Colombia. It’s a pretty good feeling, not gonna lie.

So, yeah, that’s how I got my Colombian driver’s license. It was a bit of a process, but totally doable. If I can do it, anyone can!